Compassionate Clinical Medical Assistant

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinics. You will perform vital signs, history intake, screenings, and rooming, and assist providers with procedures in accordance with scope of practice.

You will handle lab duties, venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, vaccine administration, scheduling, referrals, and medication support. Exceptional communication and teamwork are essential, with emphasis on age-appropriate care and maintaining a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies and procedures and maintains competency.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vital signs, med reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review and screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs laboratory duties including venipuncture, specimen processing, POCT, and CLIA-waived testing.
• Administers medications and vaccines following the rights of administration.
• Handles referrals, insurance authorizations, scheduling and patient messaging.
• Cross trained to perform duties relevant to clinic practice within MA scope.
• Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork and escalation when needed.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical assisting skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinics. You will perform vital signs, history intake, screenings, and rooming, and assist providers with procedures in accordance with scope of practice.

You will handle lab duties, venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, vaccine administration, scheduling, referrals, and medication support. Exceptional communication and teamwork are essential, with emphasis on age-appropriate care and maintaining a